Learning a new language can be an exciting and challenging journey. When it comes to German, one important aspect to grasp is how to pronounce numbers correctly. In this blog post, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to say numbers in German.

Cardinal Numbers

Cardinal numbers are used to express quantity or count things. Let’s take a look at the pronunciation of German cardinal numbers from 0 to 10:

  • 0 – null (no͜ol)
  • 1 – eins (ayns)
  • 2 – zwei (tsvay)
  • 3 – drei (dry)
  • 4 – vier (feer)
  • 5 – fünf (fünf)
  • 6 – sechs (zex)
  • 7 – sieben (zee-ben)
  • 8 – acht (ahkt)
  • 9 – neun (noyn)
  • 10 – zehn (tsayn)

Remember to pay attention to the pronunciation of each number and practice saying them aloud to improve your skills.

Numbers from 11 to 20

When it comes to numbers from 11 to 20, the pattern changes slightly. Let’s explore the pronunciation of these numbers:

  • 11 – elf (ehlf)
  • 12 – zwölf (tsvelf)
  • 13 – dreizehn (dry-tsayn)
  • 14 – vierzehn (feer-tsayn)
  • 15 – fünfzehn (fünf-tsayn)
  • 16 – sechzehn (zex-tsayn)
  • 17 – siebzehn (zeeb-tsayn)
  • 18 – achtzehn (ahkt-tsayn)
  • 19 – neunzehn (noyn-tsayn)
  • 20 – zwanzig (tsvan-tsik)

Notice that the numbers 11 and 12 have unique names. From 13 onwards, you can use the pattern “number + zehn” to form the respective names.

Tens and Beyond

Now, let’s move on to German numbers from 20 and beyond:

  • 30 – dreißig (dry-sik)
  • 40 – vierzig (feer-tsik)
  • 50 – fünfzig (fünf-tsik)
  • 60 – sechzig (zex-tsik)
  • 70 – siebzig (zeep-tsik)
  • 80 – achtzig (ahkt-tsik)
  • 90 – neunzig (noyn-tsik)
  • 100 – hundert (hoon-dert)
  • 1000 – tausend (tow-zent)

For numbers higher than 100, you can combine the tens and units using “und” (and). For example, 135 would be “hundertfünfunddreißig” (hoon-dert-fünf-und-dry-sik).

Ordinal Numbers

Ordinal numbers indicate the order or position of something. To form ordinal numbers in German, you typically add “-te” or “-ste” to the cardinal number. Here are a few examples:

  • 1st – erste (ayr-stuh)
  • 2nd – zweite (tsvy-tuh)
  • 3rd – dritte (dritt-uh)
  • 4th – vierte (feer-tuh)
  • 5th – fünfte (fünft-uh)

Remember that there can be irregularities in the formation of ordinal numbers, so it’s essential to learn them on a case-by-case basis.

Mastering German number pronunciation is a fundamental step towards improving your overall language skills. By practicing these numbers regularly, you will gain confidence and be able to communicate more effectively in German.

Remember, language learning takes time and effort. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t grasp everything right away. The key is to practice consistently, and soon enough, you will see progress.

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